DCSO investigating burglary, assault in Silver Valley

A man was assaulted after two people broke into his house in the Silver Valley community Tuesday night, said Maj. E. Brian Grubb of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.

BY DARRICK IGNASIAKThe Dispatch

A man was assaulted after two people broke into his house in the Silver Valley community Tuesday night, said Maj. E. Brian Grubb of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office.The DCSO received a report concerning the burglary and assault in the 900 block of Old N.C. Highway 109 at 9:59 p.m.Grubb said two men wearing ski masks and black jackets made entry through a doorway of an occupied house. A confrontation ensued, and the 54-year-old man was struck. Sheriff's deputies were unsure with what type of weapon the man was struck."The investigation is still open, and we are still investigating," Grubb said.The man refused medical treatment from Davidson County EMS, the major said. An incident report stated he had severe lacerations.Grubb declined to comment on whether anything was taken from the residence. He also declined to say whether the DCSO had suspects Wednesday morning.The suspects left, but their direction and method of travel were unknown. A K-9 search was unsuccessful.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the DCSO at 242-2105 or Lexington Area Crimestoppers at 243-2400.Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 217, or darrick.ignasiak@the-dispatch.com.

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